Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited

Learning to Speak Aphasia Training THIS Sunday, February 24th from 3-5pm…all are welcome!

And TAPSocial…Game Night and Pizza from 5:30 – 7pm!! Join Us!!

The Heart Speaks: Valentine’s Campaign

This Valentine’s Day, why not honor someone you care about with a heart on TAP’s wall and a donation to help our programs! Donate $10/per heart and let’s fill up the TAP Home Office wall. Maybe it’s your significant other, a child, a group leader or staff member, …someone who makes a difference in your life! It’s easy… Just donate online or send a check…we’ll do the rest! Thanks for hanging a heart at TAP!

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TAP’s 2017 Year In Review

“This is my favorite time of the year!” We hear this phrase spoken by many individuals as we celebrate the Holidays, share time and make memories with family and friends, and shop for the perfect gift to reflect our feelings about our loved ones. But this time, for me, is also one of reflection on the year past and a pause to appreciate the things I was able to “check-off” this year’s to do list. As the young folks say #goals! Read more

Aphasia In The News

People With Aphasia Get Voices Heard at NCGA

Leah Asmelash | June 9, 2017
North Carolina Health News

Fifteen years ago, Maura Silverman was a frustrated speech therapist watching patients with aphasia get discharged from services before they were ready. Insurance companies made the call, leaving her with little say in the matter.

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What is Aphasia?

Aphasia is a communication disorder that does NOT impact intelligence or memory, rather a person’s ability to use language in the forms of speech, writing, reading and listening. Imagine knowing exactly what you want to say without being able to get it out or seeing letters on a page that you can’t put together as recognizable words or sentences.

Aphasia results primarily from stroke, brain injury or tumor, and less frequently as part of a progressive disease.

Aphasia may cause social isolation, loss of community and engagement in recreational, vocational and avocational pursuits.

IMAGINE…

Suddenly you are transported to a foreign country where you can’t speak or understand the language. Your intellect intact, and with a clear knowledge of what you want to say, you have your thoughts, but can't access the words to say or even write them. Words you hear or read appear unclear or without reference.
“Why can’t I communicate?”

What you have just imagined is what life is like for individuals with a communication disorder known as aphasia. Aphasia is the result of injury to the brain from stroke, tumor and other illnesses. A person with aphasia retains intelligence, but experiences difficulty in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding spoken language.